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Mr David McIlroy has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the British Embassy Asmara in Eritrea, in succession to Mr Joel Harding.
The UK's Statement for Enhanced ID on Human Rights in Eritrea, delivered at the UN Human Rights Council.
On the 23-year anniversary of the Algiers Agreement, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office gave a statement to reiterate its support.
Interactive dialogue on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, in Geneva at the UN.
During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UK delivered a statement on Eritrea on 6 March 2023.
The UK delivered this statement and outlined its concerns about the ongoing human rights situation in Eritrea.
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea
International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivers UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea at the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council on 26 February 2020.
Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke on media freedom at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 25 September 2019.
Lord Ahmad welcomes the conclusions of the 41st Session of the Human Rights Council.
The UK outlined their reasons for voting in favour of the resolution on Eritrea.
The UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.
The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.
The UK welcomed Eritrea’s increasing engagement with the Human Rights Council, but called for Eritrea to respect freedom of religion or belief & release all those in arbitrary detention.
Thirty countries’ human rights developments are analysed in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s annual report.
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
The UK strongly encourages the Government of Eritrea to engage with the Special Rapporteur, noting their membership of this Council and their obligation to cooperate with the Council’s mechanisms.
Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 32nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
The UK welcomed Eritrea’s engagement with the UPR, but urged cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and to reform national service.
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